You are indeed correct, and I at fault, Trump has not quite yet left the G7.
And yes, the US is indeed a major economic power, capable of many things, however, would you care to comment on the angled flight deck, landing mirrors on carriers, the F-35B’s vertical lift system, and why the USMC bought Harriers, before you get too carried away with US omnipotence and total capability.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_LiftSystem
What qualifies a tier 1 supplier? Care to comment.
The ‘Bill of Goods’ you are so dismissive off appears to been vetted by a number of very much more qualified people than your good self, and approved for purchase by a number of airforces, experience I venture you do not possess.
A large number of senior pilots from various airforces, qualified on the latest front line fighters, have been involved in the acceptance of and integration of the F-35 into those various airforces, and not many have been complaining about being sold a 'Bill of Goods’
Every poster insulted? Don’t think so, your sensitivity aside. Three have certainly been disagreed with. Your suggestions, along with your posts, appear regretfully, to fall short of the authority you appear to credit, and present them.